You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it great! Whether you’re considering selling your home, or simply ready for a fresh look, we all know the importance of a first impression. We adore this classic Colonial in Wilmington, North Carolina. A classic color palette with tidy landscaping is balanced with modern…
How to choose the right countertop for your home Until you delve into the decision-making process of choosing countertops, you might not have known what you were even looking for, or what materials were involved. From mudrooms to bathrooms, kitchens, and bars…when you start looking around you quickly realize you have more countertop to cover…
Our expert advice on how to survive & thrive during a home remodel. OUR REAL LIFE TIPS & TRICKS Kitchens and baths….that’s where our Nest agents and investment experts will commonly tell you to put your money when undertaking a home renovation—whether it’s for investment, fix and flip, or the home where you plan to…
When minimal simply won’t do, it’s maximalism to the rescue! We love the shift to bold, dramatic, and statement-making interiors. Add a little pizzazz to your home with these sumptuous selections. LOUNGE CHAIR Architecturally inspired, this simple yet bold chair is designed to look like a single piece that’s folded and manipulated. Matra Deep Teal…
Giant glass garage doors and propane fire pits aren’t just for the hip coffee shop or brewery downtown any longer. All it takes is a casual stroll around the neighborhood and you’ll see many neighbors melding the comfort and beauty of their homes with the sunlight and grounding that only comes from being outdoors. Call…
Scandinavian vibes reign supreme at this modern farmhouse in Durham, NC. What began as a home staging business evolved into a successful interior design firm for Chyrelle Dorinsky and Zhiela Ashtiani, friends since attending Virginia Commonwealth University. Eight years later, the Richmond, Virginia-based interior design firm Lustre Home is designing properties throughout the region—from historic…
Follow our style quiz to find which interior design style speaks to your sensibilities! “Real comfort, visual and physical, is vital to every room.” ~ Mark Hampton As interior designer Mark Hampton infers in the quote above, interior design is about more than a space looking pretty—it’s about the feeling it evokes. A thoughtfully curated…
Defining your personal design style, with help from eight of our favorite interior designers Text by Jasmine Bible + Bryan Frost There’s no denying that when you walk into a well-designed home, there’s an urge to stay a while longer—to linger a bit. But when it comes to designing your own home, it can feel…
When design goes beyond what the eyes can see. It’s relatively easy to conjure up images of great design in your mind’s eye…but what if you want to do more than see? What if you want to feel the earth and stone beneath your feet, hear the sounds of the environment, smell the smells of…
Books penned by authors local to our Nest locations. From famous authors of yesteryear to up and coming modern writers, there is a bountiful array of authors who are local to our various Nest Realty locations. Can you guess where each of these authors hailed from or is currently residing? Here’s to helping you build…
